MICHAEL MITCHELL MA698 W. Kenosha Dr.

Pueblo West, CO 81007 Cell: 719 568 2838

email: mbmlpc@gmail.com

WORK EXPERIENCES

Quality Improvement Coordinator, Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC); Behavioral Services; Quality Management Program: April 4, 2009 to 1/2013.

Quality Assurance Manager : o Alcohol & Drug Program: responsible for medical record audits to determine clinician’s

adherence to Code of Federal Regulations Title 42, part 2 concerning the confidentiality of drug and alcohol abuse patient records; Colorado Revised Statues Title 27; CDOC Alcohol and Drug Program policies.

Responsible for insuring protocols for admitting/discharging clients for inpatient (Therapeutic Communities) and outpatient treatment programs as promulgated by department administrative regulations and appropriate clinical standards.

Insure the fidelity of facility treatment program forms for the medical record by reviewing, revising, and/or, creating new forms.

Utilize departmental database information to research raw treatment data and create treatment data baselines from which required periodic reports be compiled and compared.

Work with other management staff identifying programmatic strengths and weaknesses as identified by audits of medical records and the review of other data important in program fidelity and continuity of care.

Quality Management Program (QMP) Coordinator for Behavioral Health: o Submit non-compliance reports filed by CDOC medical/behavioral health staff to a review

committee to determine actionable cases: Facilitate the Peer Review Program: schedule peer reviews of medical records for

Behavioral Health staff, Dentists, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and, Physician’s Assistants to encourage compliance.

Provide the Chief Medical Officer with a longitudinal study of a correctional client’s self-harming behaviors as well as research/report successful treatment programs for these behaviors in other states.

Participate on the Suicide Review Committee for the determination of suicide/non-suicide death of inmate.

Administrative Review (Due Process) Coordinator, Larned State Hospital (LSH); Sexual Predator Treatment Program(SPTP): November 13, 2007 – March 28, 2009

Rehabilitate, with a state attorney, the Administrative Review/Due Process policy in the SPTP in order to minimize escalating lawsuits against LSH, the SPTP and, named personnel employed therein.

Insure policies supporting judicial rulings and Constitutional Due Process requirements . Maintain a constructive working relationship with the numerous staff and client stakeholders

involved in this process. Report progress to the LSH Superintendent via meetings and a completed report.

Director of Sex Offending Services, Missouri Sex Offender Program: January 2006 –November 2007 Insure contract compliance between employer and Missouri Department of Correction (MDOC) using

state-level meetings with the MDOC Director of Mental Health and insured preparation for MDOC file audits.

Insure quality and documentation of treatment provision by insuring consistent contract compliance with the Missouri Department of Corrections for the Missouri Sex Offender Program.

Maintain a positive relationship with the MDOC contract auditor, based on contract compliance, sex offender tracking, participation as co-chair of a monthly meeting providing direction for Parole officers and Regional Providers, providing weekly scheduled program updates, providing real-time data as needed.

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Insure program growth utilizing research to insure provision of evidenced-based treatment. Insure overall compliance with CMS/MHM (contracted employers), HIPPA, the State of Kansas

Revised Statutes and, the National Institute of Corrections. Provide oversight, insuring evidence-based programming of sentence-mandated sex offenders

based on offender dignity and staff respect. Provide oversight of sex offender programming, Sex Offender Assessment Unit, and the Sexually

Violent Predator (SVP) Assessment process. Provide supervision for the clinical director, caseworkers, and clerical staff. Create, initiate, review, provide feedback, and insure authenticity and accuracy of program

Continuous Quality Improvement studies insuring best practices in documentation, admission/discharge rates, records creation/maintenance, and program continuity.

Provide oversight insuring the handling of medical records, confidentiality, and program security. Provide review and documentation concerning offender’s release dates, SVP recommendations, and

offender grievances. Provide education concerning the Missouri Sex Offender Program and sex offending treatment to

state agencies and public organizations. Chair a week multi-disciplinary treatment team for offenders evidencing significant obstacles to

their treatment, providing clinical interventions, and determining their continuation in treatment. Act as liaison with Correction Center Superintendent, Custody Staff, the Parole and Probation Board,

Parole and Probation, and Community Provider Regional Managers.

Clinical Team Leader, 2/2001 - 1/2006 Colorado Mental Health Institute in Pueblo (CMHiP): Colorado State Mental Hospital: Team Leader for the acute adolescent secure psychiatric unit, as well as a 90-day inpatient Co-Occurring Treatment Center (“The Circle Program”), and an acute-care unit (Ward 72 – which was closed due to budget cuts).

Responsible for and co-supervision (with Lead RN) of approximately 70 staff; responsible for their compliance with mandatory training, efficient scheduling, the use of vacation/sick/FMLA, meeting budgetary restrictions, and team morale.

CIRCLE PROGRAM: Responsible for the overall efficient, respectful and, compassionate delivery of clinical services; maintaining a safe physical environment; insuring that JCAHO and CMHiP policies, procedures and protocols met evaluative standards.

Quality assurance: Insuring unit/program adherence to HIPPA, Code of Federal Regulations Title 42, part 2 concerning the confidentiality of drug and alcohol abuse patient records; Colorado Revised Statues Title 27; CDHS Alcohol and Drug Program policies.

Create/promote staff/patient safety protocols for each unit via unit staff, Division and, Hospital meetings.

Supervision of unit Clinical/Medical Directors providing continuity of care via multi-disciplinary treatment programs including, Treatment Plan formulations and Treatment Plan Reviews

Co-supervise staff for the delivery of SSC and DBT group/individual therapy. Supervise interactions with area Mental Health Centers concerning admissions and discharge

planning. Oversee supply procurement, facility maintenance and, budgetary compliance Monitor staff training & evaluation. Monitor, direct/educate staff, and mediate unit environment conducive and insuring all Patient

Rights. Participate in CMHiP improvement teams and committees. Promote treatment programs conducive to effectively changing behaviors and resulting in positive

consequences for the patients, patient’s families, and the community.

Clinical Supervisor : 9/1995 - 2/2001 El Pueblo - An Adolescent Treatment Center Pueblo, CO Responsible for the delivery of quality clinical services for approximately 60 adolescent clients

(male and female; Conduct Disorder and Sexual Offending within dormitory and cottage settings) by eight clinicians.

Provide clinical supervision for the clinical staff. Organize and facilitate monthly psychiatric reviews between a multi-disciplinary team and the

medical director. Monitor clinician vacation and sick time; Administer psychological assessments and maintain a

caseload providing Play Therapy and Co-Occurring counseling. Interview and assess potential male & female for appropriate placement at this Residential

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Teacher: 6/1991-12/1992 at The Houston Learning Academy

Provide educational services to students needing an alternative classroom environment. Provide educational services to students within inpatient psychiatric hospitals.

8/1985 – 5/1991 Concordia Lutheran High School Tomball, TX Write and deliver curriculum for grades 9-12 Scripture, Social Studies (US & World History; US

Government) for a diverse population of students. Participate as the faculty advisor for the Student Council. Organize and facilitate weekly Chapel Services. Attend student sporting events and participate as a line official at football games.

EDUCATION:

May of 1987 - Concordia Lutheran University - Austin, Texas: Bachelor's Degree in General Studies December of 1992 - Sam Houston State University – Huntsville, Texas: Master’s Degree in Counseling Education

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Awarded the CMHIP "STAR" Award for creating and piloting an eventual hospital-wide “pictorial patient identification system” need to adhere to dual-identification policies for CMHiP patients.

Created and implemented an extensive Cognitive-Behavioral/therapeutic-based system of therapeutic worksheets supplementary to the existing SSC Program at the Circle Program.

Received the CMHIP "Employee of the Month" for August of 2004.

Created and utilized numerous educational and behavioral change worksheets for various patient populations utilizing cognitive-behavioral formats.

MICHAEL MITCHELL MA698 W. Kenosha Dr.

Pueblo West, CO 81007Cell: 719 568 2838 -Email: mbmlpc@gmail.com

References:

Dr. David Stephens: (573) 590-4638(Psychologist: Past supervisor and current consultant relationship)

Rhonda Katzenmeyer: 546-4000(CDOC: Quality Assurance Program Manager for Clinical Services)

Tania Garcia: (719) 225-6628(Prior Supervisor at CDOC’s Alcohol & Drug Therapeutic Communities)

Dr. Craig Shifrin: (417) 773-5525(Psychologist: Past Clinical Director at the Missouri Sex Offender Program)

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